CVE-2020-6981: moxa eds-510e_firmware Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 24-03-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-6981 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in moxa eds-510e_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, an attacker may gain access to the system without proper authentication.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.27% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Moxa2 products
- eds-510e_firmware≤ 5.2
- eds-g516e_firmware≤ 5.2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-04X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource